City of Boston Emergency Management

Firefighters working at a large brush fire in the woods at Victoria Heights Rd Hyde Park

Firefighters have gone through multiple air tanks working at this smokey fire

Companies still battling the 4 alarm fire on West St.

Firefighters continue to chase the fire across the attic roof .Firefighters are attacking the fire using multiple ground and aerial ladders. Thick black smoke continues pour from the house.

All firefighters have been ordered to out off the 3rd floor. A 4th alarm has been ordered.

🌨️Rain changes to wintry mix/snow in portions of region early this AM before steady precip ends. Minor impacts to travel possible, mainly along/north of I-90. 🌨️Scattered snow showers/squalls possible afternoon/eve. Localized impacts possible for PM commute. #MAwx #RIwx #CTwx

[Please Share] Calling all weather enthusiasts! We'll be kicking off our 2026 SKYWARN Storm Spotter training program in April! 📍Classes are FREE & open to the public. Our first class is in Putnam early next month. For more information & to register visit weather.gov/boston/skywarn

Join us today at 1:30 for Roundtables to Reslience with our partners at CATCH Heat! Register at : zoomgov.com/webinar/regist…

On March 23,2026 Boston CERT is hosting two Virtual Information Sessions! Register now at bit.ly/CERTINFO26!

Red Line: All trains are temporarily bypassing Broadway Station due to heavy crowds for the St. Patrick's Day Parade. Passengers can utilize free shuttle buses from South Station or exit at Andrew Station.

Today our EOC is partially activated for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade and celebrations happening across Boston! #ReadyBoston

Join us on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 | 1:30PM-2:30PM EST
for an engaging discussion: CATCH Heat. We’re pleased to welcome Patricia Fabian, ScD, Associate Director at the Institute for Global Sustainability at Bostone University. Registration Link: zoomgov.com/webinar/regist…

As the snow transitions to sleet & freezing rain, our crews & contractors are treating roadways across the city. This mix of precipitation is expected to last through the night, so take extra caution if you’re traveling. For all your winter resources: Boston.gov/snow

Due to the ongoing snow emergency and continued snow removal in the City of Boston, all Boston Public Schools will remain closed through Tuesday, February 24, and school is cancelled for the day.

⚠️ High winds and heavy snow are causing whiteout conditions. Please stay home & avoid the roads. If travel is unavoidable, drive slowly & be aware of others walking or shoveling in our neighborhoods. Thank you for looking out for one another. Stay warm. Stay safe.

The City of Boston is experiencing blizzard conditions, heavy snow, and limited visibility through Monday. Please stay off the roads. Fewer vehicles improve safety for our equipment operators and first responders.

With a mix of precipitation continuing to fall, our PWD crews & contractors are treating & clearing roadways citywide. Driving conditions could be challenging, so please take your time if you’re traveling.

The Roundtables to Resilience Series is back! Join us for our next discussion on February 24, 2026 from 1:30 - 2:30pm EST! We will be joined by Allyza Lustig, National Climate Assessment Researcher and Artist! Register today at us02web.zoom.us/j/85284504300?…

Today our team had the opportunity to engage with seniors at the East Boston Senior Center! We informed them about our Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan update process and facilitated discussions about their experiences with emergencies/hazards.

Red Line: Delays of about 15 minutes due to a signal problem at Park St. Trains may stand by at stations.